Class F - GA study guide actual exam
with correct answers Georgia driver’s
license
What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Safety. Safety for yourself and other road user.
What things should you check during a trip? - CORRECT ANSWER-Watch gauges,
mirrors, and use your senses to check for problems...LOOK, LISTEN, AND SMELL.
Name some key steering system parts. - CORRECT ANSWER-steering wheel, tie rod,
steering shaft, hydraulic fluid reservoir, gear box, pitman arm, drag link, steering
knuckle, spindle, steering arm, power steering cylinder
Name some suspension system defects - CORRECT ANSWER-spring hangers that
allow movement of axle from proper position, cracked or broken spring hangers,
missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring, leaking shock absorbers, air suspension
systems that are damaged and or leaking, any parts of the suspension or frame that is
cracked or broken
What three kinds of emergency equipment must you have? - CORRECT ANSWER-fire
extinguisher, 3 reflective triangles, spare fuses
What is the minimum tread depth for front tires? For other tires? - CORRECT
ANSWER-You need at least 4/32-inch tread depth in every major groove on front tires.
You need 2/32 inch on other tires. No fabric should show through the tread or sidewall.
Name some things you should check on the front of your vehicle during the walk around
inspection? - CORRECT ANSWER-Condition of front axle, Condition of steering
system, Condition of windshield, Lights and reflectors.
What should wheel bearing seals be checked for? - CORRECT ANSWER-leaks
How many red reflective triangles should you carry? - CORRECT ANSWER-three
How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pump the brake
pedal three times, then apply firm pressure to the pedal and hold for five seconds. The
pedal should not move.
Why put the starter switch key in your pocket during the pre-trip inspection? -
CORRECT ANSWER-to prevent someone from moving the truck
, Why should you back towards the driver's side? - CORRECT ANSWER-So you can see
better. You can watch the rear of your vehicle by looking out the side window.
If stopped on a hill, how can you start moving without rolling back? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake.
When backing, why is it important to use a helper? - CORRECT ANSWER-There are
blind spots you cant see!
What's the most important hand signal that you can the helper should agree on? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Stop
What are the two special conditions where you should downshift? - CORRECT
ANSWER-before starting down a hill, before entering a curve
When should you downshift automatic transmissions? - CORRECT ANSWER-when
going down grades
Retarders keep you from skidding when the road is slippery. True or False? -
CORRECT ANSWER-FALSE. When your drive wheels have poor traction, the retarder
may actually CAUSE them to skid and should be turned off whenever the road is wet,
icy, or snow covered
What are the two ways to know when to shift? - CORRECT ANSWER-Use engine
speed (rpm) or road speed (mph)
How far ahead does the manual say you should look? - CORRECT ANSWER-12 to 15
seconds ahead, which means the distance you would travel in 12 to 15 seconds. At
slower speeds, that's about a block. At highway speeds it's about a quarter of a mile.
What are the two main things to look for ahead? - CORRECT ANSWER-Traffic and
road conditions
What's the most important way to see the sides and rear of your vehicle? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Check your mirrors
What does "communicating" mean in safe driving? - CORRECT ANSWER-Tap the
horn, turn signals, tap brake lights.
Where should your reflectors be placed when stopped on a divided highway? -
CORRECT ANSWER-10 feet 100 feet and 200 feet toward the approaching traffic
What three things add up to total stopping distance? - CORRECT ANSWER-Preception
Distance + Reaction Distance + Braking Distance = Total STopping Distance
with correct answers Georgia driver’s
license
What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Safety. Safety for yourself and other road user.
What things should you check during a trip? - CORRECT ANSWER-Watch gauges,
mirrors, and use your senses to check for problems...LOOK, LISTEN, AND SMELL.
Name some key steering system parts. - CORRECT ANSWER-steering wheel, tie rod,
steering shaft, hydraulic fluid reservoir, gear box, pitman arm, drag link, steering
knuckle, spindle, steering arm, power steering cylinder
Name some suspension system defects - CORRECT ANSWER-spring hangers that
allow movement of axle from proper position, cracked or broken spring hangers,
missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring, leaking shock absorbers, air suspension
systems that are damaged and or leaking, any parts of the suspension or frame that is
cracked or broken
What three kinds of emergency equipment must you have? - CORRECT ANSWER-fire
extinguisher, 3 reflective triangles, spare fuses
What is the minimum tread depth for front tires? For other tires? - CORRECT
ANSWER-You need at least 4/32-inch tread depth in every major groove on front tires.
You need 2/32 inch on other tires. No fabric should show through the tread or sidewall.
Name some things you should check on the front of your vehicle during the walk around
inspection? - CORRECT ANSWER-Condition of front axle, Condition of steering
system, Condition of windshield, Lights and reflectors.
What should wheel bearing seals be checked for? - CORRECT ANSWER-leaks
How many red reflective triangles should you carry? - CORRECT ANSWER-three
How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pump the brake
pedal three times, then apply firm pressure to the pedal and hold for five seconds. The
pedal should not move.
Why put the starter switch key in your pocket during the pre-trip inspection? -
CORRECT ANSWER-to prevent someone from moving the truck
, Why should you back towards the driver's side? - CORRECT ANSWER-So you can see
better. You can watch the rear of your vehicle by looking out the side window.
If stopped on a hill, how can you start moving without rolling back? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake.
When backing, why is it important to use a helper? - CORRECT ANSWER-There are
blind spots you cant see!
What's the most important hand signal that you can the helper should agree on? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Stop
What are the two special conditions where you should downshift? - CORRECT
ANSWER-before starting down a hill, before entering a curve
When should you downshift automatic transmissions? - CORRECT ANSWER-when
going down grades
Retarders keep you from skidding when the road is slippery. True or False? -
CORRECT ANSWER-FALSE. When your drive wheels have poor traction, the retarder
may actually CAUSE them to skid and should be turned off whenever the road is wet,
icy, or snow covered
What are the two ways to know when to shift? - CORRECT ANSWER-Use engine
speed (rpm) or road speed (mph)
How far ahead does the manual say you should look? - CORRECT ANSWER-12 to 15
seconds ahead, which means the distance you would travel in 12 to 15 seconds. At
slower speeds, that's about a block. At highway speeds it's about a quarter of a mile.
What are the two main things to look for ahead? - CORRECT ANSWER-Traffic and
road conditions
What's the most important way to see the sides and rear of your vehicle? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Check your mirrors
What does "communicating" mean in safe driving? - CORRECT ANSWER-Tap the
horn, turn signals, tap brake lights.
Where should your reflectors be placed when stopped on a divided highway? -
CORRECT ANSWER-10 feet 100 feet and 200 feet toward the approaching traffic
What three things add up to total stopping distance? - CORRECT ANSWER-Preception
Distance + Reaction Distance + Braking Distance = Total STopping Distance
